Ontex ropes in CPG veterans to boost North America growth
Maria Eugenia Fumagalli, Director of Product Development, North America joins Ontex after 17 years working in the CPG (consumer packaged goods) industry, with companies like The Clorox Company, SC Johnson and Unilever. Eugenia will lead product development initiatives, focusing on delivering innovative, consumer-centric solutions that align with the company's growth ambition for North America.
Ontex Group has strengthened its North American leadership with the appointments of Maria Eugenia Fumagalli (product development), Roberto Tomei (finance), and Adam Farmer (supply chain). With over 40 years of CPG experience combined, they will support Ontex's growth plans by driving innovation, financial strategy, and operational efficiency in the region.
Roberto Tomei, Vice President of Finance, North America brings over 20 years of experience in the consumer packaged goods industry – with companies like Edgewell Personal Care and Energizer Holding – to the private label market, bringing a fresh perspective to financial strategy processes.
Adam Farmer, Head of Supply Chain, North America brings extensive supply chain expertise from the CPG sector, with a strong focus on scaling operations and driving efficiency. His leadership roles at Sam's Club and Anheuser-Busch further sharpened his ability to optimize complex supply chains—skills he now brings to support Ontex's growth in private label.
Ontex North America President Paul Wood comments, 'We are thrilled to welcome Eugenia, Roberto and Adam, who collectively bring over four decades of CPG experience to Ontex. Their capabilities and experience will drive Ontex's business growth and operational efficiency, further strengthening our relationships with key stakeholders in the rapidly growing North American market, together with our full team.' Note: The headline, insights, and image of this press release may have been refined by the Fibre2Fashion staff; the rest of the content remains unchanged.
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